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Homeschool Days at the Creation Museum

For the months of January and February (Jan. 2 - Feb. 29, 2012), the Creation Museum will be running a special promotion especially for Homeschool families. Weekdays are Homeschool Days! Admission to the Museum is only $12 for adults (13 and up) and $8 for children (5-12).  The Stargazer's Planetarium is also specially priced at only $5.

To take advantage of this special Homeschool offer, please present the attached PDF at the Creation Museum on the day of your visit.  This pricing is ONLY available with the PDF coupon.

** As a special bonus, when your admission tickets are printed, they will be coded with the word "BLUE."  Simply present your tickets in Noah's Cafe or the Dragon Hall Bookstore to receive a 5% discount on all purchases.  The ticket must be presented at the time of purchase.**

Please pass this along to any, and all, homeschooling families you know. This is not a group rate.  It is available to ALL Homeschool families.  When you forward this message on, please be sure to include the attachment.  If for some reason the PDF is not attached, you can access it here: http://tinyurl.com/89mqu9w. If you have any questions at all regarding the Fall Homeschool Days, contact Eddie Lutz at 859-240-6642 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The 17^th Annual Science and Engineering Fair of Northern Kentucky

February 25^th, from 8:00 AM -4:00 PM

Northern Kentucky University in the Student Union Ballroom

Students in grades 4-12 from 30 counties in the Northern Kentucky region are eligible to participate.

Scholarships, cash and prizes will be awarded and winners may win all-expense paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the Broadcom Masters competition.

To register and for more information visit, www.sefnk.nku.edu.

Ice Mammoth at Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park

January 22, 2012. A free day of family-friendly activities as part of the Super Sundays Family Programming at BCM will feature presenters, including Jeannine Kreinbrink and State of Kentucky Naturalist Todd Young, who will share the mysteries of Big bone Lick State Park and its important role in the Ice Age. There will be hands-on demonstrations and displays of American Indian hunting tools. Admission to the museum and all activities are free. For more information, call (859) 491-4003 or visit www.bcmuseum.org.

Kenton County Government Academy Beginning Soon

If you are interested in joining a board or committee in Kenton County, this is a great place to start. Learn about your community from the inside out. Applications are still being accepted for the 2012 Kenton County Government Academy. As an outgrowth of the Kenton County Attorney’s Local Legal Lecture series and an outreach service to the constituents of Kenton County, citizens are invited to take an inside look into the workings of their county and city government by participating in the Kenton County Government Academy.

Beginning February 6, this thirteen-week course will educate participants about all facets of local government. The class meets on Mondays for 3 hours with county and city leaders. With formal classroom discussions and through site visits and with hands-on opportunities, you can learn operations from behind the scenes. Some of the places you will visit this year include the Animal Shelter, Public Works, Kenton County Board of Education, Sanitation District, Fire Departments, and the Covington Police Department. “My goal is to continue a process where the average citizen will have a clear understanding of local government functions and why things work the way they do,” said Kenton County Attorney Garry Edmondson, who formed this program 8 years ago. This program helps the general public have a sound understanding of governmental processes. There are limited seats available so sign up today. Visit www.KentonCoAtty.com for an online application or call Susan Topmiller at (859) 815-1664 for details.

Prep Work Day for Sugar Camp ~ Makin’ Maple Syrup

It’s a firewood gatherin’, carryin’, splittin’, an’ stackin’ work day at Middleton-Mills Park in Kenton County on Saturday, February 11. It’s going to take a whole lot of firewood to keep the cast iron kettles boiling when Sugar Camp gets going in a few weeks! A work day has been scheduled for Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm to gather, haul, split, and stack firewood at Middleton-Mills Park in preparation for Sugar Camp. Everyone is welcome!

Depending upon your particular point of view, you can suffer thru a few hours of physical labor OR enjoy an aerobic activity out in the woods! Mike Strohm, Sugar Camp operator and Steve Trauger, KCP&R Recreation Programs Coordinator will be on hand to put you to work! That’s right ~ WORK! Come on out to Middleton-Mills Park and meet near Shelter House 2. Mike says he’ll have hot chocolate in a kettle on the wood fire! No reservations are necessary so just show up. School kids needing community service hours can get some today. We will be happy to sign your paperwork for you. Wear clothes you can get dirty, bring work gloves, and bring a wheelbarrow if you have one!

Directions: From I-275, take Exit 79 (Covington/Taylor Mill). Go south on KY 16 about 7 miles. Turn left on Mills Road. Go one mile. You’ll see the park on the right before you get to the entrance. Turn right as you enter the park and follow signs to Shelter House 2. Listen for activity. Follow the sounds. For additional information, call KCP&R at (859) 525-PLAY (7529). FYI ~ Sugar Camp ~ Makin’ Maple Syrup will begin either February 27 or March 5 ~ depending entirely upon Mother Nature.

Winter Bird Feeding & Build~A~Feeder Workshop at KC Public Library in Independence 

Brenda Clark, KCPL Adult Program Assistant and Steve Trauger, KCP&R Programs Coordinator will team up to present this educational and interactive program about birds, winter bird feeding, and bird feeders on Thursday, February 16 at the William E. Durr branch of the Kenton County Public Library in Independence. The fun begins at 7:00 pm and may last until 8:30 pm.

Sometimes people run out of bird food and even though winter is not over, that's the end of their feeding until next year. Find out why it's essential to continue feeding your neighborhood birds well into spring. Learn about different types of feeders for seed and suet, best seed recommendations, and what birds you can expect to attract to your backyard. You’ll even get to make a feeder to take home!  ‘Parent Required’ to assist the very young if you want to build a feeder.

What type of feeder should I purchase? What type of seed should I buy? Bring your questions and personal observations to share. Join the fun! Bring a friend! You can register online at www.kentonlibrary.org/events/index.php?ptype=1&loc=3&kw=bird+feeder.

Directions: The William E. Durr library is easy to find! From I-275, take exit 79 (Covington/Taylor Mill) and go south on KY 17 for approximately 10 miles. Turn right on Walton-Nicholson Rd. Go about 1/4 mile and the library will be on your right. The address is 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd., Independence, KY 41051. Call (859)962-4030 or KCP&R at (859) 525-PLAY for more information.

15th Great Backyard Bird Count

Join in the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count coming up soon ~ February 17/20. Visit www.birdcount.org to learn more about this free, easy, four-day project and how you can get involved. For a little inspiration, take a look at the 2011 GBBC Photo Contest finalists photographs at http://cornell.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b35ddb671faf4a16c0ce32406&id=f3199ebc38&e=39847e36f5!  

Spelling Bee Winner

Congratulations to Savannah Fambry, grand champion of  the 2011 THINK spelling bee.  We had a great turnout for the spelling bee.  Thank you to all the students and parents for participating and making this year's spelling bee a great success. 

Perfect North Tubing Field Trip

Perfect North Slopes

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Cost $20.00 per person with unlimited tubing from 4:30pm until closing.
Payment due by Monday of trip week.

Please mail to Sherryl Wilson 32 Kathryn Avenue, Florence. 859-391-8639.

Perfect North Ski Field Trips

Perfect North Slopes
2/1, 2/9, 3/1, 3/15 (if still open)
Cost: $25.00 (Includes lift pass, rentals and lesson)
Time: 10am - 2pm (tickets will be issued at 945)
Contact: Sherryl Wilson at 859/391-8639 with questions.